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Oregon

Stopgap Columbia River Treaty leaves U.S. with more electricity, trickier flood management

December 22, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Stopgap Columbia River Treaty leaves U.S. with more electricity, trickier flood management

by Henry Brannan, Washington State StandardDecember 22, 2024 A stopgap update to the 60-year-old Columbia River Treaty between the U.S. and Canada upends flood control and hydropower across the river basin. The U.S. Department of […]

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Washington

Boehnke bill seeks to free Washington from California vehicle emissions rules

December 22, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Boehnke bill seeks to free Washington from California vehicle emissions rules

OLYMPIA…Sen. Matt Boehnke, R-Kennewick, the new Republican leader on the Senate Environment, Energy and Technology Committee, has introduced a bill ahead of the 2025 legislative session that aims to separate Washington from California’s vehicle-emission standards. […]

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Sports

Wembanyama scores 30, matches career high with 10 blocks and Spurs roll past Trail Blazers 114-94

December 22, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Wembanyama scores 30, matches career high with 10 blocks and Spurs roll past Trail Blazers 114-94

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama scored 30 points and tied a career high with 10 blocks as the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 114-94 victory against the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night. […]

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Oddities

The grass is always greener, but these parents wish Santa wasn’t

December 21, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on The grass is always greener, but these parents wish Santa wasn’t

Even Santa Claus can’t escape the wrath of the fashion police. According to the New York Post, parents were disappointed when they took their kids to see jolly ol’ Saint Nick at the Bloomingdale’s in New […]

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Lifestyle

Why your morning coffee’s more valuable than ever

December 21, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Why your morning coffee’s more valuable than ever

Enjoy your morning cup of joe, because chances are it’s costing you more than ever.  That’s because coffee beans are hitting record high prices not seen in nearly 50 years, after difficult growing seasons among […]

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Saturday 2/14

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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The movie "Best in Show" was a mockumentary that examined a fictional what?

The 2000 mockumentary Best in Show examined a fictional, prestigious dog show (the Mayflower Dog Show) and the eccentric contestants competing in it. The film, directed by Christopher Guest, used improvisational comedy to profile the neuroses of owners and their pets. 

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Which car company was founded by Sir William Lyons in 1922?

Sir William Lyons, along with William Walmsley, founded the Swallow Sidecar Company in 1922. The company originally manufactured motorcycle sidecars in Blackpool, England, before expanding into automobile coachbuilding and eventually evolving into the luxury car manufacturer known today as Jaguar. 

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How many minutes does it take to complete a 12 round boxing match?

A 12-round professional men’s boxing match takes a total of 47 minutes to complete if it goes the full distance. For women's professional boxing, a 12-round match takes 35 minutes.  The total time is calculated based on active fighting rounds and the mandatory rest periods between them. 

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Which US state is "Almost Heaven"?

West Virginia is the US state famously known as "Almost Heaven," a phrase popularized by John Denver's iconic 1971 song "Take Me Home, Country Roads". The moniker highlights the state's scenic mountain beauty, including locations like the Dolly Sods Wilderness and Spruce Knob, and is used to promote its outdoor tourism. 

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What city was the setting for the 1994 movie "Miracle on 34th Street"?

New York City is the setting for Miracle on 34th Street (1994 version)
Although, many locations we used for the filming of the movie.
  • New York City: The city where the story takes place, including Central Park and the Cole's parade.
  • Chicago, Illinois: Where the majority of the film was actually shot, despite the NYC setting.
  • Art Institute of Chicago: Used as the exterior for "CF Cole's" department store.
  • Lincoln Park Zoo: Stood in for the Central Park Zoo scene.
  • Lake Forest, Illinois: Location for the final scene of the "dream house". 

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